Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance.
August is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month. A federally funded program, LIHEAP provides qualifying customers with bill payment and energy assistance options. In 2023, more than 71,000 Dominion Energy customers received $23 million in energy assistance through LIHEAP and other utility bill assistance programs.
“We understand high temperatures paired with humidity can cause our customers to set their thermostats lower, causing their air conditioning units to work harder, which can have a significant impact on their monthly energy bills,” said Sam Dozier, general manager of customer service at Dominion Energy South Carolina. “We’re reminding our customers that assistance funding is available through LIHEAP and other programs.”
Customers can review a variety of payment plans and assistance options by accessing their account online or through the Dominion Energy mobile app. To apply, Dominion Energy electric and natural gas customers must contact their local community action agency. Go to DominionEnergySC.com/assistance for a complete list of community action agencies by county.
During the month of August Dominion Energy’s customer assistance team will attend various community and back-toschool events across the state to help qualifying customers learn more about programs.
For a full list of in-person opportunities to connect with our customer assistance team visit Dominionenergy.com/assistance
Free Sunday at the Mann-Simons Site
Free Sunday at the Mann-Simons Site will be held on Sunday, August 18 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at 1403 Richland Street.
On the third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to Richland County, with support from HC Board Liaison, Councilwoman Gretchen Barron! The house will be open for attendees to tour at their own pace, and guides will be available to answer questions.
Admission is FREE for HC members and residents of Richland and Lexington counties with valid ID. All other adults are $12 and youth are $8.
